'Wire' actor to appear at Baltimore anti-bullying rally

CaptionDominic West

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West (Det. Jimmy McNulty) most recently starred in "The Affair." Showtime has promoted the series as an exploration of the psychological aftermath of an affair. And it is all that, and more. -- David Zurawik

West (Det. Jimmy McNulty) most recently starred in "The Affair." Showtime has promoted the series as an exploration of the psychological aftermath of an affair. And it is all that, and more. -- David Zurawik (Showtime, handout)

Elba (Stringer Bell) recently starred in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and "Thor: The Dark World." His BBC series "Luther" is scheduled to return as a miniseries in 2015.

Elba (Stringer Bell) recently starred in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and "Thor: The Dark World." His BBC series "Luther" is scheduled to return as a miniseries in 2015. (Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Pierce (Det. Bunk Moreland), pictured right, is part of the "Selma" cast. The film - due out in 2015 - is about Martin Luther King and the voting rights movement in Selma, Ala. Pierce is part of the cast of Showtime's "Ray Donovan," and starred in David Simon's "Treme."

Pierce (Det. Bunk Moreland), pictured right, is part of the "Selma" cast. The film - due out in 2015 - is about Martin Luther King and the voting rights movement in Selma, Ala. Pierce is part of the cast of Showtime's "Ray Donovan," and starred in David Simon's "Treme." (Suzanne Tenner, Showtime)

Felicia ('Snoop') Pearson starred in 2014's "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus"; she has also completed two yet-to-be-released films: "Dermaphoria" and "Diamond Ruff." In August 2011, Pearson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell heroin in Baltimore.

Felicia ('Snoop') Pearson starred in 2014's "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus"; she has also completed two yet-to-be-released films: "Dermaphoria" and "Diamond Ruff." In August 2011, Pearson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell heroin in Baltimore. (Baltimore Sun photo by Algerina Perna)

Tray Chaney will perform his new anti-bulling rap "Mike Bully" at the the third annual Stamp Out Bullying Conference on Oct. 27 at Coppin State University, an event also sponsored by Empowering Minds of Maryland's Youth.

"This is one of the most important topics for today's youth that must be addressed by the entire community," Mosby said in a statement. "I am happy to partner with Empowering Minds of Maryland's Youth and Coppin State University to bring more awareness to the topic, and to work with community members and youth to find creative ways to combat it."

The event will feature emcee 92Q's Porkchop, and a performance by Chaney, who fans of "The Wire" will recognize as Poot, a corner dealer. In real life, the Maryland-based Chaney is an aspiring hip-hop artist, married and a father.

The event will also feature panel discussions on bullying and opportunities for young people to talk about things like cyber-bullying and ways to resolve conflicts.